Medical Unit Secretary - Part-Time Day Shift

Virtua Medical Group; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time unit clerk/secretary to perform on-site clerical duties on the nursing unit in a hospital setting. You will prepare, compile, and maintain patient records and support operations within the unit.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and a professional, patient-focused demeanor. Prior medical secretarial experience is preferred, with opportunities to contribute to efficient patient care and flow.

Qualifications

• Basic computer skills with the ability to quickly learn unit computer systems.
• Understanding/ familiarity of medical terminology or ability to quickly learn to process and maintain accurate medical records.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills, communicating clearly and courteously with customers and staff at all levels.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.
• 1-2 years secretarial or administrative assistant experience in a medical setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes and maintains clerical information on unit.
• Responds to, screens and refers telephone messages and requests regarding patient information and unit operation to the appropriate personnel.
• Assists with coordination of patient flow, unit rounding, and visitor security.
• Maintains patient’s electronic medical record, ensures completeness and accuracy of patient charts and communicates consults by contacting providers, and facilitates admission, discharge, transfer status.
• Assists with coordination of patient flow including coordination of patient transportation to external facilities or discharge to home.
• Maintains supplies, equipment, and places orders for service, coordinating with Environmental Support Services as required.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Virtua Health is seeking a part-time unit clerk/secretary to perform on-site clerical duties on the nursing unit in a hospital setting. You will prepare, compile, and maintain patient records and support operations within the unit.

The role requires basic computer skills, familiarity with medical terminology, and a professional, patient-focused demeanor. Prior medical secretarial experience is preferred, with opportunities to contribute to efficient patient care and flow.